leak (out)

verb

ˈlēk How to pronounce leak (out) (audio)
Definition of leak (out)next
as in to spread
to become known the candidate's campaign didn't want his choice of a running mate to leak out before an official announcement was made

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  1. spread
  2. circulate
  3. get out
  4. get around
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  • Rapidly spreading wildfires tearing through Los Angeles County Wednesday have destroyed roughly 1,000 structures and forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate their homes.
    Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Many celebrities, including Spencer Pratt, Anna Faris, and Adrien Brody, have unfortunately lost their homes due to the rapidly spreading wildfires, with many other Angelenos under evacuation orders.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of spread
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  • Security breach of bollards on pedestrian street Reports began circulating early on Wednesday morning that the bollards, or barricades protecting the pedestrian portions of Bourbon Street, should have been raised to prevent vehicles from possibly harming civilians.
    Gabrielle M. Etzel, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Jan. 2025
  • Another notable attendee included actor Sylvester Stallone, who, as seen in a video circulating online, stood near Trump while the president-elect spoke about Perlmutter.
    Michaela Zee, Variety, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of circulate
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  • In my case, the smart thing would have been to refuse their request, get out and find another way to get CEO training.
    Jothy Rosenberg, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
  • This long list of products will encourage you to get out more and breathe in the fresh air.
    Christopher Murray, Fox News, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of get out
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  • During a recent trip to London and Paris, I was impressed by the vast number of people using either personal micromobility products or utilizing rental devices to commute, deliver goods, or just get around the big city at speeds much faster than walking, driving or taking mass transit.
    William Roberson, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Flying underwater Mantas get around with what’s called mobuliform swimming.
    Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of get around
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“Leak (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leak%20%28out%29. Accessed 16 Jan. 2025.

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